Alice Hamilton (physician)

Alice Hamilton was a pioneering physician and researcher known for her work in industrial medicine and public health. She studied how workplace environments, especially in factories, impacted workers' health, highlighting hazards like toxic chemicals and unsafe conditions. Her advocacy led to improved safety standards and regulations, helping prevent occupational illnesses. As one of the first women to specialize in industrial medicine, she also broke barriers in the medical field and promoted the importance of health protections for workers in industries such as chemicals, paint, and manufacturing. Her work significantly advanced understanding of environmental and occupational health risks.